Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University

Janina Matuszeski

Research Associate, Department of Economics

Janina earned her PhD in Economics from Harvard in 2007, where her
specialities included development economics and political economy. Her current
research focuses on designing and testing innovative financial products for
developing countries, including new types of loans for small businesses and
farmers. Prior to coming to Harvard, Janina earned a Bachelor degree in
physics and chemistry from Amherst College. From 1998 to 2000, she served as a
Water and Sanitation Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali.